What was found in ZIP 97317
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 748 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SALEM PUBLIC WORKS · 199,820 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 478.2 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SALEM PUBLIC WORKS · 199,820 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 100 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SALEM PUBLIC WORKS · 199,820 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 100 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SALEM PUBLIC WORKS · 199,820 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 54 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SALEM PUBLIC WORKS · 199,820 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 53.1 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SALEM PUBLIC WORKS · 199,820 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.16 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SALEM PUBLIC WORKS · 199,820 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 16.06 µg/L — SUBURBAN EAST SALEM WD · 13,900 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 2.6 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SALEM PUBLIC WORKS · 199,820 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.01 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SALEM PUBLIC WORKS · 199,820 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.1195 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: SALEM PUBLIC WORKS · 199,820 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0610 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: SALEM PUBLIC WORKS · 199,820 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SALEM PUBLIC WORKS · 199,820 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0045 mg/L — SUBURBAN EAST SALEM WD · 13,900 people · 2026 | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 97317
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| SALEM PUBLIC WORKS | OR | 199,820 |
| SUBURBAN EAST SALEM WD | OR | 13,900 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 97317 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 97317 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 97317. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 97317?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 97317. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 97317's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.